Playing for Hope: A Benefit Concert
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Description
"Playing for Hope" is a concert to benefit the InterSchool Orchestras of New York and Food Bank For New York City.
Performers:
- Chris Coletti, ISO alumnus from Canadian Brass
- Tito Muñoz, ISO alumnus and conductor of Phoenix Symphony
- Raúl Jaurena, former ISO guest artist and world-famous bandoneon player and composer
- Martha Mooke, electro-acoustic violist and composer
- Stephen Metivier, ISO Board Trustee and percussionist
- Joseph Morag and Orliana Morag, ISO alumni
- ISO Students performing #SongsOfComfort for people suffering from COVID-19
- ISO Symphony Orchestra: Senior Performances
- ISO Carnegie Hill Orchestra performing Mombasa Beat arranged by Stephen Rochen
- World Premiere arrangement by Earl McIntyre: William Tell Goes Reggae," featuring Jim Seeley, trumpet; Patience Higgins, saxophone, Jerome Harris, guitar and bass, Victor See Yun, percussion and Buddy Williams, drums--performing with the ISO Symphony and Concert Orchestras.
The focus of the concert is on ISO’s mission to use music to support the community. Each Spring, ISO usually performs in nursing homes and community centers. This year, ISO is partnering with the Food Bank of New York City to support all New Yorkers. Fifty percent of the net proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank For New York City.
Tickets are FREE.
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InterSchool Orchestras of New York
Founded in 1972 and incorporated in 1974, the InterSchool Orchestras of New York (ISO) began with a single orchestra of 20 children. Today, ISO serves nearly 300, creating opportunities for school-aged children in New York City to make music together through four tiered level orchestras. The ensembles perform in major concert halls, schools and community centers, bringing great music to over 7,000 people annually. Generous financial aid and scholarships ensure that every child can participate.
InterSchool Orchestras of New York is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Food Bank For New York City
To end hunger by organizing food, information and support for community survival, empowerment, and dignity. Food Bank For New York City has been working to end food poverty in our five boroughs for over 35 years. As the city’s largest hunger-relief organization, we employ a multifaceted approach centered on helping low-income New Yorkers overcome their circumstances and achieve greater independence.
